Yakubu Danladi-Saliu has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Musiliu Obanikoro, announced the results in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Obanikoro said Danladi-Saliu secured 94,990 votes to defeat nine other aspirants in the contest.
According to him, Abdulfatai Seriki came second with 41,700 votes, while Olufemi Sanni polled 5,519 votes.
Dr Yahaya Oloriegbe scored 3,920 votes, while Mohammed Bergore (SAN) secured 3,411 votes.
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Mohammed Bio polled 1,122 votes, Dr Alabi Oluwatoyin got 1,099 votes, while Bashiru Bolarinwa secured 22,118 votes.
Prof. Abubakar Suleiman scored 1,722 votes, while Prof. Wale Suleiman polled 2,434 votes.
Obanikoro said the primary, postponed earlier for logistical reasons, witnessed a peaceful turnout by party members across the state.
He added: “In spite of the inconveniences experienced yesterday, members came out today in large numbers to peacefully participate in the exercise.
“This has demonstrated the unity, perseverance and strength of our great party.”
He said there was no loser in the contest, describing all aspirants as members of one political family.
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